PADI Open Water Diver
The world’s most popular scuba certification. Dive anywhere in the world, up to 18 meters.
The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world’s most popular scuba diving certification, letting you dive anywhere in the world to 18 meters (60 feet). No prior experience is required, you just need to be at least 12 years old with basic swimming skills.
You will learn the basics on our beach in Cozumel and in our classroom, then put those skills into practice with open water dives from the beach and our boat, right next to the second largest reef in the world.
A PADI 5-Star center in one of the world’s best certification destinations.
Dive Worldwide
PADI certification recognized everywhere, dive to 18 meters (60 feet).
World-Class Reef
Train right next to the second largest reef in the world.
Small Groups
Maximum of 5 divers per instructor.
No Experience Needed
Open to complete beginners, ages 12 and up.
Includes
6 dives, gear, lunch, PADI materials
3 Days
8:15 AM - 5:30 PM
No Experience
Ages 12 and up
Max 5
Divers per instructor
Day 1
Academic session, knowledge review and quiz.
Beach session, gear assembly and transport to Si Señor beach.
Confined Water dive 1 and Open Water dive 1.
Lunch break.
Confined Water dive 2.
Wrap-up, logbooks and questions.
Day 2
Academic session, knowledge review and quiz.
Confined Water dives 3, 4 and 5.
Lunch break.
Open Water dive 2.
Wrap-up, logbooks and questions.
Day 3
Final academic session, review and quiz.
Open Water dive 3 and Open Water dive 4, from the boat.
Final session, logbooks and certification wrap-up.
DAN Insurance Included
Every Open Water course includes DAN dive insurance for the full three days of training, at no extra cost to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
You must be at least 12 years old with basic swimming skills. No prior diving experience is required.
Yes. Barefoot Dive Center provides all the scuba equipment you need, including mask, snorkel, fins, tank and regulator.
3 days, from 8:15 AM to 5:30 PM, combining theory, confined water training and open water dives.
6 open water dives, complete scuba gear, a light lunch and all your PADI materials and certification.
Maximum of 5 divers per instructor.
Ready to Get Certified?
Start your PADI Open Water Diver course in Cozumel and dive anywhere in the world.